Why does my moped keep cutting out?

Why does my moped keep cutting out?

The most common reasons are carburetor issues such as a vacuum leak, fuel leak, or tuning issues. Other culprits could include corroded or cracked spark plugs or spark plug wires, a faulty ignition coil, a clogged air filter, or engine timing issues.

What fuel does Vespa ET2 take?

FAQ: What octane should I use in my scooter? Any stock 2 Stroke is fine with regular 87. Piaggio seems to make a “one size fits all,” label, but 2 Strokes in general have such low compression that they run well on just about anything. His ET2 also may be a 4 stroke, depending on when it was built.

Does a Vespa have a fuel pump?

If your Vespa experiences problems with the fuel pump, call you local Vespa dealer and make an appointment to change the fuel pump. Once you get your Vespa to the dealer and the fuel pump is covered by the recall, there should be no cost to you.

How do you drain a Vespa fuel tank?

Just stick the hose as far into the tank as you can, cover the end with your thumb, then pull the hose up without pulling the bottom of the hose above the fuel level in the tank. Fold the hose over where the fuel level is inside the hose, then tilt it over to the side and let it drain into the gas can.

How to find spare parts for a Vespa ET2 50?

Vespa – ET2 50 – . Spareparts – Schematic Parts List Vespa > ET2 50 > . Parts Select Exploded view for Vespa ET2 50 . on the leftmenu or below

What kind of car is 2006 Vespa LX 150?

I have a 2006 Vespa LX 150 that starts up and idles perfectly but, when giving it any gas at all, it starts to stall and it is not delivering enough power to move forward. I let it idle for a good 5-10 minutes and kept trying but to no avail.

Why does my scooter stall out when idling?

And the obvious question, is your scooter stalling out when idling? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, they are all symptoms of your engine valves being too tight. Engine valves tighten over time after extensive use.

Why does my motor scooter not start up?

When you start up your scooter the choke or auto choke opens up in order to allow air into the ignition system, over time dirt can enter through this process especially when your model has an old or faulty air filter. Unfortunately, this is a trickier issue to fix as it involves accessing and taking apart your carburetor.